Being Brave…Ready, Set, Go! ~ by Carol deLaski Harnessed by strong cables, I found myself in an unusual position high in the trees… facing upwards and glimpsing patches of blue sky. A team of eight women had pulled me into this position and awaited my decision to release the cord which would drop me into […]

Frequently we have groups out at the ropes course where a few participants stand off to the side who need encouragement to join in. Today I wanted to share an inspiration quote to all of those individuals to give them confidence that there is great learning in pushing yourself to dare greatly. It is not the critic who counts: not […]

Your friend yawns, you can’t stop yourself from yawing back. This physical trigger to mirror what someone in your group is doing also applies with attitudes. All teams have vibes that are just as contagious as a yawn. Next time you find yourself in a group situation, pay attention to the to the attitudes of those […]

From The Happy Show exhibition, created by Stefan Sagmeister currently on exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center through September 23, 2013. At the Upward Enterprises ropes course in Buckeystown, MD we are always encouraging or team building groups to look at the world in a new way.